Mastiff
6 - 10 yearsLife Expectancy
Extinct giant Molosser-type mastiff that was one of the largest dogs ever recorded and served as a key ancestor to the modern Saint Bernard and other mastiff breeds
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Breed Statistics
- Energy Level3/5
- Trainability3/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness5/5
- Barking1/5
- Drooling4/5
- Good with Children5/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming1/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 28 - 36 inches |
|---|---|
| Height (Female) | 28 - 36 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 160 - 230 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 120 - 170 lbs |
Breed History
Extinct breed from the Western Alps region that existed for several hundred years and was used as guard dogs and rescue dogs by monks at the Great St. Bernard Hospice. One of the earliest massive mastiff-type breeds from the Alps, it became extinct in the mid-1800s through crossbreeding and was replaced by the Saint Bernard breed which was developed using Alpine Mastiff bloodlines. Widely recognized by kennel clubs as a primary ancestor of the modern St. Bernard and other mastiff breeds
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